Drama & Music Teacher

Seva School, Coventry, CV2 2TB

24 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  19 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  26 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual) MPS /UPS

Drama & Music Teacher job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative and dedicated Drama and Music Teacher with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and proven teaching experience to join our vibrant all-through school community. This is an exciting opportunity for an inspiring educator who is passionate about nurturing creativity, confidence and academic excellence through engaging and inclusive teaching.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality Drama and Music lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, creating memorable learning experiences that motivate and challenge pupils of all abilities, including those with SEND, EAL, Pupil Premium and more able learners. You will play a key role in fostering a love for the performing arts, encouraging pupil participation both within and beyond the classroom through performances, enrichment activities and extra-curricular opportunities.

Working closely with colleagues and senior leaders, you will contribute to curriculum development, pupil progress, behaviour for learning and the wider life of the school. As a Form Tutor, you will also support pupils’ personal development, wellbeing and aspirations, promoting high standards of attendance, punctuality, conduct and achievement.

The role requires a positive role model who is committed to safeguarding, inclusion and upholding the school’s values of selfless service, excellence, respect, responsibility and aspiration. Candidates should demonstrate excellent subject knowledge, strong classroom management skills and a genuine commitment to supporting every child to thrive academically, socially and creatively.

Safeguarding and inclusion are integral components of the post. You will uphold all school and statutory policies related to child protection, equality, health and safety, and the welfare of students. The role requires a reflective, proactive practitioner committed to ongoing professional development and contributing positively to the growth of a thriving, values‑driven school.

What We Offer

• A supportive, values‑led school community rooted in kindness, respect and inclusivity
• A strong ethos of professional trust, teamwork and collaboration
• Opportunities for high‑quality CPD, coaching and career progression within a growing Trust
• A well‑structured induction programme for new staff
• Access to enriching extracurricular and leadership opportunities
• A culture that prioritises wellbeing, respect and a positive working environment
• Committed leadership focused on continuous improvement and staff development
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in a diverse, dynamic school that champions aspiration and the common good

If this role is of interest to you and you believe you can contribute to our continued success, further information is available on our website: https://www.sevakeducationtrust.org/

Should you require any further details, please contact Fatuma Taj HR, at HR@seva.coventry.sch.uk Closing date: 19 June 2026

Start date : 1st September 2026

we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested, Please submit your application as early as possible.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.   For further information please refer to our Child Protection & Safeguarding policy which is available on our website. Any successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Seva School

• School type: Free Schools, Sikh, ages 4 to 16
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 702 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Seva School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/seva-school

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